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First Round of Performers for AmericanaFest 2014 Announced, The Avett Brothers to Headline

10 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on First Round of Performers for AmericanaFest 2014 Announced, The Avett Brothers to Headline
The Americana Music Association has announced its plans for the most ambitious AmericanaFest to date. The 15th edition of the music festival, which will take place in Nashville September 17-20, 2014, will feature some of the eclectic genre’s biggest stars and most promising talent. The Avett Brothers are set to close out the whole event Read More

UCN Interview at CRS 2013 – JJ Lawhorn: “I’m about telling people the way it is.”

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on UCN Interview at CRS 2013 – JJ Lawhorn: “I’m about telling people the way it is.”
Country newcomer JJ Lawhorn is an artist of the digital age. The Virginia native harnessed the power of social media to grow his fan base, and it ended up providing him with his big break. Now part of the Average Joes Entertainment roster, JJ talked to UCN about how he was discovered from a YouTube Read More

Album Review: Craft – Paul Sikes

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Album Review: Craft – Paul Sikes
Craft – Paul Sikes   One of the great things about country music these days is the variety in sounds that fall under the umbrella of “country.” You’ve got the sugary country pop of Sugarland, Jamey Johnson’s neo-classic take on the genre, the more country-meets-rock sound of Keith Urban, and even the alt. country/folk leanings Read More

‘This One’s For Him: A Tribute To Guy Clark’ Wins Americana Album of the Year

12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on ‘This One’s For Him: A Tribute To Guy Clark’ Wins Americana Album of the Year
At the 2012 Americana Honors & Awards, the coveted Album of the Year Award was given to This One’s For Him: A Tribute to Guy Clark. The award was presented by Rodney Crowell and Brandi Carlile following Guy Clark‘s performance of ‘My Favorite Picture of You’ for which he was joined by Verlon Thompson and Read More

Americana Music Association Announces 2012 Americana Honors & Awards Winners

12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Americana Music Association Announces 2012 Americana Honors & Awards Winners
Earlier this evening, September 12, 2012, the Americana Honors & Awards were handed out during a celebration of roots music at the historical Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN. Alabama Shakes, Jason Isbell, Guy Clark, Gillian Welch, Bonnie Raitt, Booker T Jones, and David Rawlings were among the winners. “Tonight was a perfect example of why Read More